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Associate Buyer

Associate Buyer

BelcanSimi Valley, CA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Shift : 1st M-F 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm

Job Description :

The Buyer uses expertise for a range of purchasing activities, including pricing and negotiating with suppliers to reach highest quality at best value. Performs complex purchasing activities, while ensuring procurement procedures are in compliance with government laws, regulations and management objectives.

Responsibilities :

  • Performs complex purchasing activities including pricing, volume discounts, negotiating terms and long-term contracts with suppliers, and delivery of goods\services
  • Negotiates best terms (price, delivery, and payment terms) with suppliers, while maintaining efficient output of purchase orders, to reach highest quality at best value
  • Establishes source selection criteria for evaluation of quotations including target pricing
  • Evaluates quotations received from prospective suppliers and makes decisions regarding award of purchase orders
  • Implements formal and legal contractual documentation into the purchase orders, encompassing all corporate and government requirements
  • Resolves discrepancies between purchase order requirements and supplier performance
  • Ensures compliance to government laws, regulations and procurement policies and procedures
  • Identifies problem areas, initiates corrective action and establishes problem resolution dates in a timely manner
  • Maintains current and accurate purchase order data in the purchasing system (e.g. delivery dates, pricing, change orders)
  • Solves complex problems and exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
  • Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
  • Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications :

  • 1 -2 years" experience
  • Bachelor"s degree required
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of Procurement in aerospace / manufacturing environment
  • Proven experience as a Buyer or in a similar procurement role
  • Demonstrated ability to write specifications, prepare bid documents, handle bidding process and analyze all bid results
  • Strong experience negotiating license contracts with a track record of success
  • Solves complex problems and exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), with ability to drive tasks to completion
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management
  • Familiarity with production planning and demand forecasting
  • Experience using procurement software such as SAP
  • Skills and Knowledge :

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of Procurement in aerospace / manufacturing environment
  • Ability to write specifications, prepare bid documents, handle bidding process and analyze all bid results
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools
  • Problem solving
  • Ability to multitask
  • Sense of Urgency
  • Familiarity with production planning and demand forecasting
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